Shop, drop & roll

OK, all you garmentos. Here's a holiday tradition for fashion fans that beats the tutus off sitting through another "Nutcracker" performance: Shopping. I may get thumped upside the head by a slipper-tossing Clara as did the King Rat himself just for saying so, but if I see one more boring pas de deux in Candyland, or wherever the heck Clara and Mr. Peanut go, well, I just may crack my nut. However, if you haven't seen it 27 times, you will probably still enjoy a performance. And you can go shopping too.

Urban Art Network brings 50 regional artists together at the Crystal Ballroom so that we don't have to chase all over town to find unique, arty gifts. Also included in one are of the Crystal are regional fashion and jewelry designs. The event takes place Sunday, Dec. 18, 2-8 pm at the Crystal Ballroom. Then, at 7 pm, Garment boutique in SE Portland, will put on a fashion show of regional designers at the Crystal. It's open to all ages and food and drink from McMenamins is available.